California champagne sparks defense of the real thing
In Epernay France vintners insist only Champagne from the region can bear the name. They cite soil sun and aging as key. Moet and Chandon warns American rivals while California projects sniff at authenticity. Dom Perignon remains a symbol of true champagne.
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Museum gains art nouveau sideboard by Emilie Galle
A nine foot high two piece art nouveau wooden sideboard from 1903 by Emilie Galle was added to the Virginia Museum of History and Culture in Richmond. Funded by the Frances and Sydney Lewis Art Nouveau Fund it is on display in a gallery named for the donors. A wheat motif and harvest scene on the doors reflect the autumn theme Galle aimed for.
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